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South Kaibab Trail to Ooh Aah Point route map
Difficulty: ModerateOut and Back

South Kaibab Trail to Ooh Aah Point

Grand Canyon, Arizona

1.8 mi

Distance

692 ft

Elev. Gain

57m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

South Kaibab Trail to Ooh Aah Point is an out-and-back trail in Grand Canyon National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Coconino County, Arizona. It is 1.8 miles long and gains 692 feet. The nearest town is Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,033 ft
Max:2,205 ft
Gain:413 ft
Loss:413 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 2,033 ft and 2,205 ft across 1.8 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.2,033 ft2,090 ft2,148 ft2,205 ft0.0 mi0.5 mi0.9 mi1.4 mi1.8 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi2,197 ft
High point0.1 mi2,205 ft
End1.8 mi2,197 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Grand Canyon Village, AZ · about 2 mi away
County:
Coconino County, AZ
Jurisdiction:
Grand Canyon National Park · National Park Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

Verify by phone or mail

  • Operator:928-638-7888
  • Address:20 South Entrance Road · Grand Canyon, AZ · 86023
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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